Alexey Gavrilov defeated Keith Brill 7-6 6-3 in the USA 5 Masters 2 round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Alexey Gavrilov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexey Gavrilov extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | Mexico 1 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Alexey Gavrilov | 6-3 7-6 |